Can I Get HIV From Getting Head

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HIV virus enter penis head?

How easy can hiv virus enter your penis head? Can you wash it with acohol or Listerine right after sex or squeeze the head so the acohol can enter your penis to kill the virus? If this method will not work, will it be effective at all? I had...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,In general HIV is not all that easy to contract! For instance, the estimated per-act statistical risk for acquiring the virus from unprotected insertive vaginal sex with a partner confirmed to be HIV positive is 5 per 10,000 exposures. If the... Read more »

Head Sweats

I have been HIV + for almost nine years and have kept my Viral load undectable with HIV Medications (Viramune/Epzicom currently - last three years) and have TCELLS in 400-500 range. I have nueropathy in feet for last 7 years and a slightly enlarge...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Excessive sweating due to your HIV medications would be unusual. Some patients develop sweating that cannot be explained (idiopathic). Low blood sugar, thyroid problems, pheochromocytomas, reflex synmpathetic dystrophy, hidden infections or tumors,... Read more »

chances of getting hiv or any std??

I inserted finger in vagaina nd it was wet but she had no orgasms after 5 minutes i had washed my penis nd rubbed the head of my penis.. I didnt have any cuts nd wounds on my,, fingers nd not even on my penis.. There is no sex inbolved,, ...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,It doesn't sound like there was any risk from the situation. There wasn't a sufficient way for HIV to get inside of your body since there weren't any openings on your finger.Hope this helps!Erik... Read more »

Risk of getting HIV from Rapid finger prick Test. Worried!

Hello! I recently tested negative on a rapid HIV test. WAY LONG out of the window period! So Woo- Hoo! Silly me has gotten the funny idea in my head that I could possibly contract HIV from the rapid finger prick test that was given to me.I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Probably OCD Lady,First off, I'd drop the "probably." Your fears of contracting HIV from a rapid HIV test are irrational. A detailed explanation is not warranted. Suffice it to say that lancets and pricking devices used for... Read more »

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HIV may be in your head, not your veins........

Posted by rjasin123, 2 Replies

From our own experts at thebody.com
http://www.thebody.com/sowadsky/worried.html

"Many people are fearful that they have HIV, even though they are either at very low risk of infection, or have tested negative for HIV. The common term informally used... Read more »

Can't get it out of my head

Posted by Froglover32, 3 Replies

I cant stop thinking about having HIV. From the time i wake up to the time i go to bed. I have a boyfriend we have been together for over 3 years now. He is very supportive and so is our family's. I dont have my first dr appointment until the first... Read more »

What are these tiny pin head bright red spots?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

They are on my upper arm and chest, pin head size and bright red, they look like dots of paint. There are 8 on my left arm and 4 on my chest. They have been there for a week or so. Are they in any way connected to a possible STD? Or even ARS?... Read more »

Vaginal Fluid in my Cock Head

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am male 27, never had sex in my life other than once
i squeezed a boobs of a girl and two days back a Big
Mistake which I did in my life. I feel You will help
me in this problem.

Please Help, Two days back I went to a Prostitute...
I kissed her all... Read more »

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